Car Gun Requirements

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AndABeer

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So I've got my carry weapon and my bedside weapon, now I'm trying to come up with a piece for my car. What would the requirements be for such a gun?

1. Able to take the summer heat at least for sort periods.
2. No real size limitations, though accessibility and managability might come into play with something too small or to big.
3. Quality but not overly pricy as cars do get broken into and robbed.
4. Able to hit something with it.
5. Decent caliber (9mm on up)

What other factors should be considered?

For the moment my Glock 20 has the job. Maybe I'm missing something though.
 
Good list. I might add that due to the temperature and humidity changes in a car, rust could be a problem.

Anyway, my car gun is a factory rebuilt G17.
 
I agree -- a snubbie .38 special under the driver's seat in a combination lock-box ...
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... Maybe one of those all-titanium models from Taurus so that rust will not be an issue.
 
The Glock 20 is what I use for my car gun. I think it's perfect for the job. Certainly adequate power, hi-capacity, and very durable.

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"Vote with a Bullet."
 
When I got serious about keeping a gun in the car, it was because I knew I couldn't get to my IWB gun as fast I could one stored in the door sill. Since it's highly likely I would need to shoot through the window, and that all other openings in the car would be shut, I wanted a load that would still be dangerous after going through the window, but whose sound level would be as low as possible (since in the closed space of the car it's going to be extra hard on my ears). For me that all points to the .45 in 230gr Gold Dot. Excellent through glass penetration, and a (relatively) low pressure round. Then I needed a gun to shoot it from. My main concern on the gun was that it would be guaranteed to fire. Since I'll be picking it up with my left hand, and firing at a very strange angle, I didn't want anything with a safety that I might have to fumble with. (Cocked and locked is also out of the question for me since I don't trust that mode on a gun that's not on my body). Thus a DA/SA without a safety made sense to me, namely the Sig P220. Doesn't really meet your requirement of not being too expensive (at least to me it ain't cheap) but I use it also for regular carry other times, so it was worth the extra money.
 
To address your stated criteria, the CZ-75B or BD models are available in 9mm or .40 for around $400 (or less). the BD model has a decocker instead of a safety. Both are double action. They are Parkerized, with a layer of black polymer coating applied over that.

They are based on the Browning HP design. I own one that has never failed to go bang, right out of the box, with FMJ, Hydra-shocks, Hornadys and Glasers.

You can check them out here:
http://www.cz-usa.com/cz75.html

Some people prefer the slightly more expensive CZ-85, with ambi controls and available with adjustable sights.

Good luck.

Ledbetter
 
Under hood in grill twin 30mm nose cannons. In pop-up trunk .30 caliber chain gain. On swing outs from rocker panels twin tow- missiles...all guided by selective fire heads-up display on auto windshield. Oh yeah, sun roof 90mm mortar and flare dis- penser for air to ground attack. Overhead racks 12 gauge pump and HK UMP .45 acp. Grenades optional.

Jim
 
I've found a Ruger Redhawk in 44 Mag to be farly effective when hunting cars. It helps to have a solid bullet, because penetration is very important when hunting these vermin. Sorry, I couldn't help myself!

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An unarmed man is a subject.
 
Mine's a Beretta Cougar 8045 loaded with 185 gr. +P Golden Sabres from Top Notch Ammo. I keep it in a cheapie nylon holster that holds a spare mag in the glove box. I rotate the mags every other month, function test the gun every 6 months or when I feel it needs some exercise, and it comes in once a month for a light cleaning and wipe-down with a Sentry Tuff-cloth. The holster keeps a spare mag handy and keeps it from sliding around, and the Sentry treatment has kept all rust away. YMMV, M2
 
If it's the only gun you have with you, you might want to get one small enough to conceal if you have a breakdown and have to walk.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by FUD:
I agree -- a snubbie .38 special under the driver's seat in a combination lock-box ... [/quote]

FUD,

Where did you find that box? That seems smaller than most that I've seen, and I'm looking for something like that for my car.
 
A "car" gun is something you would need to access quickly, generally on a public road or area, possibly within sight of other people. No style points for fumbling!

A small or medium frame revolver should be much quicker to ready for action should the need arise under the above circumstances. No slide to rack, safety to disengage, magazine to insert, or whatever steps are required.

I'm not too fond of leaving a weapon "under the seat" or in the glove compartment, though. We all know how quickly and easily any random kook can burgle a vehicle.

My friend has a little ditty he uses to describe his options for a travel weapon: "Trunk; lock and key; or concealed on me."
 
I would say any Glock. If you dislike Glock, stay with something Polymer. You can leave them in a sealed car on a 150 degree day and still pick them up without burning yourself.
 
I would say any Glock. If you dislike Glock, stay with something Polymer. You can leave them in a sealed car on a 150 degree day and still pick them up without burning yourself.
 
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